As warm weather approaches, you’re more likely to find yourself reaching for something cool and refreshing to drink, seeking out something to hydrate you, carrying around a beverage that tastes oh-so-yummy at a cookout, and more. While it’s easy to get lost in your particular event or activity and focus on the fact that you’re […]
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You may hear that drinking too much fruit juice can damage your dental enamel. You may have been told to treat your bruxism because it can hurt this part of your smile. However, when you’re not filled in on the details regarding why it’s so important to keep the outer layer of your teeth safe […]
Did you know that May is Older Americans Month? If not, then you also weren’t aware that this year’s theme is “Engage at Every Age.” From our perspective, this means a lot in reference to your smile care. We often hear from patients that they are worried they are too old for particular treatments, that […]
It’s not good to feel bad about your toothpaste. When you’re wishing you could avoid an essential dental hygiene item, you’re headed for problems like missing hygiene sessions, which will most certainly yield cavities, etc. So, what is one to do when just the thought of toothpaste is completely repulsive? We think we have some […]
As an adult, you may feel like you’ve been brushing your teeth for enough years that you should probably know every last thing there is to know about dental hygiene. As a result, you may also feel a little shy about asking us questions if there’s something you don’t know or are unsure about. Of […]
Are you someone whose smile includes those tissue-covered bony growths that are known as tori? If so, you may occasionally find yourself with questions about what to do about these. Not sure what we’re talking about? If you run your tongue along the lingual surface just beneath your tongue (where your roots are located), do […]
There are some questions that we hear over and over when it comes to different areas of care for your smile. One topic that causes patients some level of confusion and uncertainty is taking care of dental work once it’s in place. You may wonder how to make sure it remains safe or what to […]
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When your smile is perfectly fine, you’re feeling good, and you don’t come in to see us, it’s likely because there’s some detail you need to ask us about but you’re too shy, you’re just not in the mood, or you struggle with dental anxiety (which we will be happy to help you with!). However, […]
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You may find that without necessarily doing it on purpose, you consider your teeth your primary concern and your gums your secondary concern. The truth is, your gum health is extremely important. Just as important, in fact, as your dental health. When you brush your teeth, you shouldn’t think, “Oh, I just don’t feel like […]
If you don’t know what’s wrong with your smile but you know it doesn’t feel, look, or work like it used to, there is an easy path you can take to arrive at answers, as well as care for your oral health. First, remember that when issues develop, they are generally unlikely to “go away” […]
